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The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

Public charity · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 93-0806295 Website

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a community based nonprofit organization established to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. We imagine a future where refugees and immigrants belong, our staff are nurtured, and all communities thrive.

Key facts about The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

In short: The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization gave $48K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $48K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
93-0806295
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$47,948
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$47,948
Median grant
$47,948
Total assets
$22,908,428
Primary geography
Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$22.9M

-2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$48K

-18.9% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$48K

-18.9% YoY

How The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization gives

  • Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

Based on IRS filings

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization is a public charity, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K. Net investment income was $11K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

PortlandGresham

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2 grants2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $150K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Native American Youth and Family Center: $48KNative American Youth andFamily Center$48K

The largest 2025 recipient was Native American Youth and Family Center ($48K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Native American Youth and Family Center Portland, ORLow Income Home Energy Assistance$47,948

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M$80M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$22,908,428$23,559,831$18,948,413
Revenue$67,361,703$60,361,805$54,825,362
Expenses$65,543,967$59,474,602$51,987,891
Net Investment Income$11,172$12,370$53,499

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization is led by Lee Po Cha, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Lee Po Cha

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $161K (2020) → $227K (2025)

  • Matthew McClellan

    President

    Board Member → Vice President, 2023

    Vice President → President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tanja Lux

    Director of Finance

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $142K (2024) → $165K (2025)

  • Vadim Mozyrsky

    Member

    Board Member → Member, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aneesh Aggarwal

    Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cayle Tern

    Member

    Board Member → Member, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karina Rutova

    Secretary

    Board Member → Member, 2023

    Member → Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laila Hajoo

    Immediate Past President

    Vice President → President, 2023

    President → Immediate Past President, 2025

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashkan Jafari

    Vice President

    Member → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Komi Kalevor

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nish Gunasignam

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charles McGee II

    Member

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (20)
  • Former: Zaur Akhriev (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
  • Former: Tong Lee (2021–2023) — Fiscal Director · Filing note: Started March 2021
  • Former: Charles McGee Sr. (2022–2023) — Member
  • Former: Djimet Dogo (2023) — Director of Africa House
  • Former: Jennifer Bremner (2023) — Director of Development
  • Former: Ben Leung (2020–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Bruce Bliatout (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Connie Nguyen-Truong (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Gerry Uba (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
  • Former: Mardine Mao (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Tenzin Gonta (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Mike Burton (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Xiomara Torres (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Aura Rad (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Michael Burton (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Trinh Tran (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
  • Former: Mei Lee (2021) — Fiscal Director · Filing note: Thru March 2021
  • Former: Laura Rojas (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Mei Lee Start Date Feb (2020) — Fiscal Director
  • Former: Taye Yemeru (2020) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Lee Po Cha — Executive Director: $227KLee Po ChaExecutive Director$227KTanja Lux — Director of Finance: $165KTanja LuxDirector of Finance$165K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $227K, to Lee Po Cha (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

How much does The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization give each year?

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization gave $48K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $59K across 1 grant.

How large is The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization?

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $67.4M.

Where does The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization operate?

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization has awarded grants in Oregon.

What is The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization's EIN?

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0806295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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